As Rio Tinto searches for a new CEO, the miner will cast a wide net due to a very short list of possible internal candidates, sources said, in contrast with laser-focused succession planning at its... 

Aim-listed Ironveld CEO Kris Andersson says in an operational update that he is “pleased” with progress being made on the ground, with key development across its dense media separation (DMS) plant... 

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh approach” of the government of Zambia to mining... 

Exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium has announced the discovery of spodumene pegmatite in outcrop and float in the Agboville and Rubino exploration licences, in Côte d’Ivoire,... 

London-listed miner Petra Diamonds says the third quarter of its 2025 financial year marked another period of steady operational delivery across the group, with it continuing to execute on its... 

JSE-listed Tharisa has recorded a 45% year-on-year decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to $43.8-million and a 78.9% year-on-year decrease in net profit to... 

Shuka Minerals, which is primarily listed on the alternative investment market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), on Wednesday sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the... 

Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft has acquired Tomtor, the country's largest rare earth metal deposit, a companies registry showed on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin's call last year... 

London-listed Premier African Minerals and George Roach have agreed to mutually terminate his consultancy agreement as both the CEO and a director, in accordance with the terms of the consultancy... 

Mineral exploration and development company URU Metals announces that the results of an advanced geophysical interpretation over its flagship Zeb nickel project, in South Africa, conducted by... 

Aim-listed miner Central Asia Metals (CAML) on Wednesday announced it would acquire ASX-listed New World Resources in a transaction valued at A$185-million, adding the advanced-stage Antler copper... 

London- and ASX-listed Adriatic Metals confirmed on Wednesday that it was in discussions with TSX-listed Dundee Precious Metals regarding a potential takeover offer for the company. The... 

Argentina's government on Tuesday approved a $2.5-billion lithium mining project by Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto, marking the first mining project under a new investment incentive regime. The... 

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 

Gold edged lower as the haven-demand boost from Moody’s Ratings downgrade of the US faded, and attention turned back to the easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies. Bullion... 

Russia’s Tuva region said it has agreed with Zijin Mining Group to keep the Kyzyl-Tashtyg zinc mine working after sanctions prompted the Chinese company to weigh suspending operations. Zijin’s... 

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto Group is deepening its presence in the battery metals space, announcing on Monday an agreement with Chile’s State-owned Codelco to jointly develop a major... 

Blockchain-powered ecosystem for traceable and ethically sourced gold Responsible Gold has announced the appointment of Sakhila Mirza as its president. She will oversee the firm’s next phase of... 

London-listed Pensana announces that, following Angolan sovereign wealth fund Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA)’s deployment of $25-million mine finance, main construction activities have begun on... 

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 

Gold prices have fallen almost 10% from a record high just above $3 500/oz in April as a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions punctured momentum, but analysts are sticking with a bullish... 

Research agency BMI maintains that the iron-ore price will average $100/t this year, with expected subdued demand and weighed down prices as a result. Although iron-ore will remain supported by... 

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 

London-listed Antofagasta has secured environmental approval in Chile to extend the life of its Zaldívar copper mine through 2051 and advance a planned transition to a new water supply. The... 

London-listed Fresnillo has offloaded the majority of its stake in MAG Silver following Pan American Silver’s agreement to acquire the Canadian miner, saying the resulting dilution of its... 

Uranium developer Neo Energy has appointed Theo Botoulas as its new CEO and executive director, effective immediately. Botoulas, who is based in South Africa, is a seasoned mining executive with... 

A major Chinese gold producer is scouting for acquisition opportunities around the world, although the recent price volatility driven by global trade turmoil means it’s not rushing to secure... 

European tungsten prices surged this month to their highest in more than a decade, as traders scrambled for supplies after China imposed export curbs and reduced quotas on the metal used in... 

After securing full financing of the Longonjo rare earths project, in Angola, London-listed Pensana has agreed the terms and timing for the deployment of the first $25-million equity tranche from... 

London-listed and South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has sold its entire shareholding in Williamson Diamonds of Tanzania, plus all shareholder loans owed to it, to Pink Diamonds Investments, also... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto is betting on the Lithium Triangle of South America to play a central role in meeting the world’s rising lithium demand, with CEO Jakob Stausholm describing the region... 

The palladium market, which was in a deficit in 2012-2024, will move into balance this year, with demand falling by 6% amid lower production of gasoline vehicles and increased recycling in China,...